PMMVY Uttarakhand covers eligible women across 13 districts of one of India’s most geographically challenging states. With over 60% of Uttarakhand’s population living in hill and mountain areas, AWC access and bank connectivity present unique challenges for PMMVY registration that beneficiaries need to understand before applying. All registrations use the national portal at pmmvy.wcd.gov.in. This guide covers hill district specifics, migration patterns, and the full registration process for Uttarakhand women in 2026.
PMMVY Uttarakhand — Registration Steps
- Open pmmvy.wcd.gov.in in Chrome
- Click Citizen Login and enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Verify with OTP and access your dashboard
- Click Beneficiary Registration — select your Uttarakhand district, block, and AWC
- Upload Aadhaar, MCP card, and bank passbook — submit
Uttarakhand Hill Districts — PMMVY Specific Challenges
Uttarakhand’s mountain districts — Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Champawat, Rudraprayag, and Tehri Garhwal — have AWCs spread across remote villages at significant altitude. Several important factors affect PMMVY registration in these areas.
Migration patterns: Uttarakhand has significant seasonal and permanent male out-migration to plains cities. Consequently, many women register PMMVY using their husband’s plains-city mobile number rather than their own. This causes OTP login failures later — always register using the mobile number that will remain active throughout pregnancy and post-delivery.
AWC visit frequency: In remote hill areas, AWWs may visit villages only twice a week. Therefore, offline registration may take longer to enter the portal than in plains areas. Always obtain a written acknowledgement on submission day as your registration proof.
Banking: Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and State Bank of India are the dominant banks in hill districts. Both are eligible for PMMVY DBT. However, post office savings accounts — widely used in remote Uttarakhand — require Aadhaar seeding at the post office itself, not at a bank branch.
Uttarakhand Plains Districts — PMMVY for Migrant Workers
Dehradun, Haridwar, and Udham Singh Nagar have large migrant worker populations from UP and Bihar. Women from these communities who reside in Uttarakhand are eligible for PMMVY if they register at an Uttarakhand AWC and have an Aadhaar-linked address in Uttarakhand or a valid Aadhaar with a linked bank account. Furthermore, women with UP or Bihar Aadhaar addresses can still register at the Uttarakhand AWC where they currently reside — portability is supported.
Uttarakhand State Schemes Alongside PMMVY
- JSY (central): BPL rural Uttarakhand women receive ₹1,400 after institutional delivery — register through ASHA worker
- Mukhyamantri Mahila Utthan Yojana: Uttarakhand state welfare support for women — contact district WCD for current provisions
- ICDS nutrition support: AWC-registered pregnant women receive supplementary nutrition — register at AWC alongside PMMVY
PMMVY Uttarakhand Escalation
For unresolved issues: AWC → block CDPO → district WCD office → Directorate of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Dehradun → CPGRAMS at pgportal.gov.in. PMMVY helpline: 7998799804. Use the PMMVY grievance letter generator for formal complaints.
Frequently Asked Questions — PMMVY Uttarakhand
Is there a separate PMMVY Uttarakhand portal?
No. All Uttarakhand PMMVY registrations use the national portal at pmmvy.wcd.gov.in.
Can women in remote Uttarakhand hill villages apply for PMMVY?
Yes. Register offline at your AWC with Aadhaar, MCP card, and bank passbook. The AWW enters your registration when connectivity is available at the block office. Always get a written acknowledgement on the day of submission.
Can I register for PMMVY in Uttarakhand if my Aadhaar shows a UP address?
Yes. PMMVY does not restrict registration to the Aadhaar address state. Register at the AWC where you currently reside in Uttarakhand with your existing Aadhaar and an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
